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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship Program is an Important Step Toward Ending AIDS in New York State by 2020
For Immediate Release January 3, 2017 Contact: Jason Cianciotto I 347-703-3865 I jcianciotto@harlemunited.org New York, NY — Today Governor Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled his groundbreaking Excelsior Scholarship program, which would make college tuition-free at all New York City and State University two- and four-year programs for an estimated 940,000 households with college-age children. “Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Excelsior…
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Rest In Peace and Power Don McVinney
Yesterday, we received the news that we lost a very special member of the Harlem United family. Don McVinney wasn’t only a long-time staff member, he was a beloved supporter, advocate, and friend to staff and clients alike. We are all deeply shocked and saddened by his untimely death. It will take significant time for…
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Harlem United’s 2016 Year In Review
It’s been a busy year at Harlem United! Across the agency, our staff, Board members, clients, and volunteers worked hard to create one community of hope, health, and healing. From promoting life-saving technologies like PrEP and naloxone to advocating for policy change; from expanding our range of services to providing our clients with job training;…
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Finding the Greatest Love of All at Harlem United
On most days, you’ll find Brian West behind a desk at Harlem United in a plain shirt and slacks. On others, he’s performing on stage as Cee Cee Leone, his renowned drag persona, in a floor-length, black and gold gown, complete with a ruby-red bob, dangly gold earrings, and a matching necklace. Cee Cee comes…
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Harlem United on World AIDS Day 2016: Celebrate. Fight. Never Forget.
On December 1, Harlem United joined hundreds of New Yorkers to commemorate World AIDS Day 2016 at the new AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent’s Triangle, which honors the over 100,000 people who have died from AIDS-related complications in New York City since 1981. Harlem United client Sean Chennault (pictured right next to Harlem United CEO…
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World AIDS Day 2016: How We’re Working to End AIDS
December 1 is World AIDS Day, when people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS all over the world commemorate those lost, show support for all affected, and recommit to HIV education, prevention, treatment, and advocacy. An estimated 37 million people in the world are living with HIV/AIDS, including an estimated 1.2 million Americans. In the…
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Reflecting on Transgender Day of Remembrance
On Nov. 5, Noony Norwood, a transgender woman, was fatally shot in Richmond, Va., four days after her 30th birthday. Norwood’s death marks the latest in an epidemic of violence against transgender people — people whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. This year is the deadliest on…
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Outraged About The Election? 7 Things You Can Do
The long, contentious election season is over and the reality is heartbreaking. Our next president ran a campaign based on fear and hate, and his supporters include our country’s most notorious hate groups. Here are seven things you can do right now to support yourself, your loved ones, and your community: Get to know your New York…
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The Results Are In. Now What?
Statement from Jacqui Kilmer, CEO, Harlem United “The results are in and let’s be real. So many of us and the communities we serve are fearful of what a Donald Trump presidency means not only for our future, but also for the hard-fought human rights victories we’ve achieved. This hurts, and we need to take the time…
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Why So Many of Us Don’t Vote — And Why We Must
Did you vote in the last presidential election? If not, you’re not alone. Of the approximately 215 million eligible voters in 2012, about 82 million (~38%) did not vote in the election. Research on why people don’t vote reveals a variety of factors. A survey of 1,170 nonvoters found that 28% were not registered — the top…
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